The article discusses a protest at the India AI Impact Summit where Youth Congress members caused disruption by removing their shirts and shouting slogans against key political figures, leading to multiple arrests.
On February 20, 2026, the India AI Impact Summit was taking place at India Mandapam, drawing international attention with discussions on AI and foreign investment. In a surprising turn, 10 to 12 members of the Youth Congress entered the venue, stripped to vests, and began shouting slogans against Prime Minister Modi and Trump, criticizing the India-US trade deal. Their actions disrupted the event, prompting security to intervene.
As a result of this protest, the Delhi police registered an FIR against the participants, charging them with criminal conspiracy, assault on public servants, and unlawful assembly. Initial arrests included prominent figures within the Youth Congress, and the national president, Uday Bhanu Chib, was also remanded to police custody after his bail was denied. The court ruled that their actions were damaging to India's international reputation and hindered the global event.
While the protest itself garnered attention, the article suggests that the focus should have been on deeper issues at stake, indicating an underlying critique of both the protest's methods and the political climate that led to such demonstrations. The incident raises questions on how political expressions are handled in the context of significant international events in India, along with the implications on the country's image on the global stage.
